Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) promoted the natural resource sectors in a speech delivered at the 38th annual conference of the Association des economistes quebecois. Speaking on the theme of "Our Natural Resources, Our Economy, Our Future," Oliver highlighted the new steps taken by the government to support the responsible development of natural … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) highlighted the extension of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for an additional year under Economic Action Plan 2013 while visiting a former mine site on the Podolsky Property. With more than 200 active mines in Canada producing more than 60 different metals and minerals, the sector is a … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) unveiled an historic hammer forge monument at Natural Resources Canada's CanmetMATERIALS facility in Hamilton, Ont. This century-old hammer forge was converted into a monument that now stands in the courtyard outside the facility. The unveiling of the hammer forge coincides with National Mining Week, an annual celebration of … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) highlighted the start of the 17th annual National Mining Week. First established in 1996, National Mining Week recognizes the importance of the Canadian mining industry to Canada's economic development. More information is available online. Call 613-996-2007. Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) joined Ungad Chadda, senior vice … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) was in London, United Kingdom (U.K.) to highlight the role energy plays in Canada's economy and its potential contribution to global energy security. Oliver addressed a business audience at an event hosted by the High Commission of Canada and met with Michael Fallon, U.K. Minister of State for … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement following his meeting with the British Minister of State for Energy, Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon, during which he discussed Canada's environmental record as an energy producer, and highlighted Canada's oil sands as a strategic key global resource. The full statement is available online. Call … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) was in Brussels, Belgium to discuss the European Commission's proposed implementation of the Fuel Quality Directive (FQD). The proposed FQD treats unconventional crude as higher-intensity feedstock and assigns higher GHG values for oil sands crude, which would render oil sands crude uncompetitive in the European Union market. More … Read more
On May 3, Conservative MP Ryan Leef (Yukon) announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $2 million in two innovative clean energy projects in Canada's North. These projects are included among 55 new innovative clean energy projects announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.), representing an investment of more than $82 … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dean Del Mastro (Peterborough, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada will invest almost $12 million for five innovative clean energy projects in Ontario. These projects are included among 55 new innovative clean energy projects representing an investment of more than $82 … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) concluded his successful economic mission to Israel, where he met with top government officials and industry leaders to strengthen investment, innovation and partnerships with Canada in the natural resource sectors. Oliver addressed energy industry leaders at a luncheon speech, where he announced the call for research and development … Read more
